Fruit Bats Bring Toronto Through The Landfill
Toronto, Ontario - July 21, 2026
Fans packed into Toronto’s The Concert Hall late Tuesday night, the venue fluttering with an equal mix of excitement and ease as they eagerly awaited the night’s headliner, Fruit Bats, to take the stage. Spearheaded by Eric D. Johnson, Fruit Bats have become synonymous with easy listening, trailblazing their own path in indie rock marked by funky, laid back rhythms and Johnson’s airy vocals.
With David Dawda on bass, Josh Mease on guitars and synth, Frank LoCrasto on pianos and synth, and Kosta Galanopoulos on drums, Fruit Bats easily draws the audience into their world from the very first chords of the night, enrapturing the full attention of the crowd. From the first song, the crowd is in constant motion, swaying and dancing along as friends share excited giggles in the back of the room and partners pull each other close throughout the crowd.
Fresh off the release of their latest album, The Landfill, released in the beginning of June, Johnson takes the time in between songs to joke that tonight is the night for the Canadian debut for each new song off of The Landfill, treating the audience to something a little extra special as the band moves through the setlist.
The crowd soaks in every track, both new and old, as they sing and sway along throughout the night. “The Saddest Part of The Song”, the opening track on The Landfill, is met with a chorus of cheers before the audience hushes again, taking in every moment they can. Met with an equal measure of excitement is the throwback “When U Love Somebody” off of 2003’s Mouthfuls, the band’s sophomore record, this time the crowd embracing the beat as people throw their heads back and dance along with those around them.
The Landfill was inspired by Johnson’s Midwestern upbringing, and a Fruit Bats show has just as much heart and soul as the world behind it. An indie rock staple with a touch of folk flair, Fruit Bats is made for dancing with the people you love, and cherishing every moment you’re lucky enough to get. Catch Fruit Bats on Tour now, heading to Australia in August before they continue their North American run in the fall, returning in September.
